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Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has strongly debunked reports alleging that he is planning to defect from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) alongside five other governors. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, Governor Zulum described the report—circulating…
A torrential downpour has triggered severe flooding in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, submerging homes, cutting off major roads, and crippling commercial activity across the area. THISDAY gathered on Saturday that the flooding began after hours of continuous rainfall on Friday, overwhelming poorly maintained or non-existent drainage systems…
JOS, Nigeria — Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has unveiled a ₦1 billion relief package and 1,800 bags of rice for survivors of the recent wave of violence in Plateau State. Speaking at Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos, on Thursday, Mrs Tinubu said the funds—channeled through her Renewed Hope Initiative—are meant “to help families rebuild…
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening diplomatic and economic relations with Nigeria, revealing that bilateral trade between both countries reached \$13 billion in 2024. U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Richard Mills Jr., disclosed this during a reception held at the U.S. Embassy in Abuja to commemorate the…
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has formally aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), positioning the opposition coalition as a major political force ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Announcing the move Thursday on his official X account, Obi described the coalition’s adoption of…
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has called on military authorities to adopt forward-thinking strategies that prioritize innovation, sustainability, and efficiency in addressing Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. Speaking during the commissioning of over 80 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles for the Defence Headquarters at Mogadishu Cantonment in Abuja…
A Group, Kedei Seh Umor-Otutu, an association of Ugep people living in the FCT in collaboration with the Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, is targeting a festival to promote Nigeria’s cultural heritage. Addressing journalists in Abuja, the President of the Group, Mrs. Queency Patrick, said, the festival…
President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has been appointed the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), succeeding Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who held the position for two consecutive terms. The announcement was made during the 67th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of…
Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, has strongly condemned the brutal killing of 12 Kaduna citizens who were ambushed while traveling through Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State en route to a wedding in Quan Pan LGA. Eleven other passengers sustained varying degrees of injuries in the attack.…
At the inaugural West African Economic Summit in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu, who also chairs the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), challenged regional heads of government to accelerate integration by translating policy blueprints into tangible, poverty‑reducing projects. He warned that West Africa could no longer tolerate “fragmentation amidst opportunity” while intra‑regional…
